UX Designer

Title: UX Designer
Location: Alexandria, VA – Onsite (National Science Foundation)
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Security Clearance
Travel: 0–10%

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Program Overview

RIVA Solutions supports the National Science Foundation’s Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) by delivering high-quality writing, editing, and content development services that communicate complex scientific topics to diverse audiences. This work spans speeches, congressional testimony, web content, printed publications, digital campaigns, scripts, and multi-channel communication products that advance NSF’s mission and scientific impact.

RIVA’s support ensures that OLPA maintains clear, accurate, accessible, and compelling messaging aligned with federal communication standards, including the Plain Writing Act and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Position Overview

RIVA Solutions is seeking a UX Designer to support the design and optimization of digital experiences for OLPA web platforms and digital communication products. This role focuses on ensuring that user experiences are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with both user needs and federal usability standards.

The UX Designer works closely with content strategists, writers, graphic designers, and developers to translate complex information into clear, user-centered digital experiences for diverse audiences, including policymakers, researchers, media, and the public.

Core Responsibilities

• Design user-centered experiences for websites, digital publications, and online tools
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to inform design decisions
• Develop user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows
• Translate content and communication goals into intuitive navigation structures and layouts
• Collaborate with content, design, and development teams to implement UX best practices
• Ensure all designs comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and usability guidelines
• Support iterative design improvements based on user feedback and analytics
• Document UX standards, patterns, and recommendations for consistency across platforms
• Provide UX guidance for new features, content updates, and digital initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Professional experience designing UX for websites or digital platforms
• Experience producing wireframes, prototypes, and user flows
• Familiarity with usability testing and user research methodologies
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies or public-sector digital platforms
• Experience working with content-heavy or information-rich websites
• Familiarity with tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar
• Experience collaborating with developers in implementation phases

Salary Range

Up to $115,000 per year, based on experience

RIVA Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex
• Additional Workplace Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.